Newton Poppleford Primary School vs Sidmouth Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Poppleford Primary School
Sidmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
Sidmouth Church of England Primary School
Sidmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
448 students
| Measure | Newton Poppleford Primary School Sidmouth, South West | Sidmouth Church of England Primary School Sidmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #634 of 1,695 | #883 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6007 of 15,697 | #8226 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 190 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 24.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sidmouth | Sidmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk | www.sidmouth-primary.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newton Poppleford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 49.0).
- •Newton Poppleford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 65%).
- •Sidmouth Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Sidmouth Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 190.
- •Newton Poppleford Primary School is a local authority school while Sidmouth Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newton Poppleford Primary School better than Sidmouth Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Poppleford Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 49.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Newton Poppleford Primary School and Sidmouth Church of England Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Sidmouth and Sidmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Poppleford Primary School: 190. Sidmouth Church of England Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Poppleford Primary School and Sidmouth Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Newton Poppleford Primary School is 634th of 1,695 and Sidmouth Church of England Primary School is 883rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).